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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During q5p!Ty"
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at ^M
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jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, -iLp3m<ai
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, kn:X^mDXC/
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and b MZ-{<+i
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, p~J|l$%0rQ
much of which is said to be based on science. ...|S]a
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become ]+@ @{?0
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well 7k.=_
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as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for p6 VS<L
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, qb'4 x){
tools, echoes, and rainbows. C2OBgM+
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It 8b\XC%k
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide Lq :
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the J$Uj
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, l.[S.@\ =.
language arts, music, or art! 'M8wjU
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific MKMWHGN
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and r {R879
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh *m)+|v}
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions =]i[gs)B
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against *|n-Hr
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this pbc<326X"
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 1X. E:
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, NNDW)@p6z
is needed. (293 words) c"F3[mrff
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them ~gZ"8frl
will _____. $o}Ao@WkO
A. work in scientific research institutions -|_#6-9
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters Q AN :
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration N(ov.l;
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. wN}@%D-[v
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy )w/ #T
subject for them to learn ZDn5d%
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar aUZh_<@
with the process and spirit of science k9Pwf"m|](
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. ^UJ B%l
A. practicing communication skills *m$lAWB5D
B. studying geography >`{B
C. taking art courses #M/^n0E
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. ^
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A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others SHcFnxEAIH
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty ;zF3e&e(
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments } X|*+<
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the )/87<Y;o
passage the writer seems to ______. \m o NpKf
A. prove that science is a successful course in school =(aA `:Nl
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school :o"9x,
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict ?Sj >b
that children who learn science will be good scientists .dwy+BzS
36-40 B A D D C
